Notre Dame de Paris Musical Lyrics

The musical "Notre-Dame de Paris," based on Victor Hugo's novel, has captivated audiences worldwide since its 1998 debut. Its compelling narrative and memorable music have led to numerous productions and recordings.

The original histrionics made such stage works popular in France. In order to benefit the 1st night of the play, upfront the premiere in France’s capital were published 3 songs from it, one of which – Belle – became ?1 song in Europe & was even nominated for the best century’s song position. This single became wildly popular in whole world & in Asia singers performed even their own versions of this piece.

Since the opening nite, the histrionics was staged in many countries (Switzerland, Canada, the USA, Belgium, China, and UK amongst others) & its translation was performed onto 6 languages (Spanish, English & Flemish are amongst them). A cutted variant of the performance has been exhibited in the 1st year of XXI century in the USA’s Vegas city. Separate singles from this piece became popular in countries, supporting French as one of the main ones. C. Dion performed one of the songs, despite the fact she didn’t take part in this spectacular.

During 4 years from 2010, it has been presented in such progressive capitals of the world as Kiev, Paris & Beirut. At the beginning of 2016 paparazzi were outspoken to reveal that the spectacular would be reborn again in November in Paris in Le Palais des Congrès de Paris & after that the troupe would travel in France in a national tour. According to the Guinness Book of Records, the first year of production of this show was the most successful in the history of world musicals. The original French concept album with all the songs from the musical was recorded 7 times. Part of Esmeralda sang Israeli singer Achinoam Nini (a.k.a. Noa).

In 2023, the original venue, Palais des Congrès in Paris, hosted the 25th-anniversary performances from November 15 to December 3. This series featured the return of Angelo Del Vecchio as Quasimodo and Daniel Lavoie reprising his role as Frollo.

The musical's international appeal continued with a tour in China starting on August 25, 2024. Additionally, a Korean tour was scheduled to return to South Korea in 2024, featuring performances in the Korean language.

"Notre-Dame de Paris" has been performed in over 23 countries and translated into nine languages, selling more than 13 million tickets globally. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its universal themes and captivating music.

The musical's influence extends beyond the stage. Notably, Lebanese singer Hiba Tawaji, known for her role as Esmeralda, was selected to perform at the reopening of Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7, 2024, following its restoration after the 2019 fire.

"Notre-Dame de Paris" continues to enchant audiences worldwide, solidifying its status as a monumental work in musical theater.
Release date: 1998
Last Update:December, 12th 2024